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Study Suggests Blocking a Stress-Related Brain Peptide May Reduce Alcohol Cravings and Prevent Relapse in Alcoholism Treatment


US researchers have discovered that the neuropeptide PACAP, which causes excessive alcohol consumption, could be a target for the development of new treatments.

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